Sagrestia Vecchia, Renaissance sacristy in Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy
The Old Sacristy features a square ground plan with a hemispherical dome divided into twelve segments, decorated with grey stone and white walls.
Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici commissioned architect Filippo Brunelleschi to design and construct this sacristy between 1421 and 1440 at San Lorenzo Basilica.
The interior includes decorative elements by Donatello, such as bronze doors, tondos in pendentives, and relief sculptures that represent religious narratives.
The sacristy functions both as a storage space for liturgical vessels and vestments while serving as a burial chamber for the Medici family members.
The dome contains an astronomical configuration of stars arranged to mark specific dates, demonstrating the connection between Renaissance architecture and celestial patterns.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1419
Architects: Filippo Brunelleschi
Creator: Filippo Brunelleschi
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Basilica of San Lorenzo
GPS coordinates: 43.77471,11.25365
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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